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Isar Aerospace Launches Successfully during First Test Flight of Orbital Launch Vehicle
Isar Aerospace, a satellite launch service company, has become the first European commercial space company to launch an orbital rocket from Continental Europe. In the first test flight of the company’s Spectrum launch vehicle from Andøya Spaceport in Norway, Isar Aerospace met its set goals: After ignition of its first stage, Spectrum successfully lifted off…
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United Airlines Receives FAA Certification for Starlink-Equipped Aircraft
The FAA approved United Airlines’ starlink-equipped aircraft type, the Embraer 175. United announced Monday that the first commercial flight is planned for May and will operate on a United Express Embraer 175. This approval comes less than eight months after United announced its partnership with SpaceX to bring Starlink connectivity to its fleet. United plans…
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Sierra Space Demonstrates Resilient GPS Technology for US Space Force
Sierra Space successfully demonstrated its Resilient GPS (R-GPS) technology, with General Dynamics Mission Systems, for the U.S. Space Force, Sierra Space announced on March 31. The demonstration generated GPS navigation signals required for the R-GPS mission, addressing threats like jamming and spoofing that challenge GPS infrastructure. The demonstration focused on the satellite’s hardware, firmware, and…
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SpaceX trying to block Apple satellite messaging expansion, says WSJ
A new report says that SpaceX is trying to block Apple’s expansion plans for iPhone satellite messaging by pressuring the FCC to intervene. Elon Musk’s close relationship with both the White House and the FCC chair could give SpaceX a substantial advantage in an ongoing battle between the two companies for radio spectrum … Apple’s…
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FAA Closes Mishap Investigations for New Glenn and Starship January Flights
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) closed mishap investigations into both the SpaceX Starship flight and Blue Origin New Glenn debut that both took place on Jan. 16, the agency announced Monday. While the FAA closed the mishap investigation regarding the Jan. 16 Starship flight, the rocket is still grounded because there is still an open…
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ICEYE to Provide SAR Satellite Data to NATO Situation Center
ICEYE, the global leader in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite operations for Earth Observation, announced that it will be providing satellite data to the Situation Center at NATO HQ (SITCEN). Through this collaboration, the SITCEN will be able to access the ICEYE capabilities, which will enhance its capacity to deliver better and faster data-driven assessments…
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Sidus Space: Driving Innovation in the Expanding Space Economy
Founded in 2012, Sidus Space is a commercial space firm based in Cape Canaveral, Florida, in the United States. The company specializes in Space and Data-as-a-Service solutions, offering comprehensive satellite design, manufacturing, launch, and operations services. Their proprietary LizzieSat satellite platform supports various applications, including environmental monitoring, IoT communications, and Earth observation. Sidus Space has established…
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Launch Roundup: Falcon 9 to fly five missions during busy week
Five Falcon 9 missions launched this week, including the first-ever crewed mission to a polar orbit and several Starlink missions. Internationally, China also launched two missions, and Russia plans to send Soyuz to the International Space Station to conclude the week. The week kicked off with Falcon 9 launching Starlink Group 6-80 into low-Earth orbit…